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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.86, 1,498.10 and 268.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.86, 1,498.10 and 268.26 is: 402.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.86 : 1,498.10 = 268.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.86/1,498.10 = 268.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.86x = 1,498.10 × 268.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.86x = 401,880.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,880.31/998.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.34

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